Analysis argues Aljamain Sterling deserves recognition as outstanding fighter

An in-depth analysis argues that Aljamain Sterling's career accomplishments deserve greater recognition. After 23 UFC fights, Sterling holds an 18-5 record, a win percentage better than legends like Matt Hughes, Dustin Poirier, and only behind Jon Jones (22-1) and Donald Cerrone (19-4) at the same career point. The piece highlights Sterling's victories over elite opponents like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo as historically significant. Sterling's recent performance in featherweight, including three wins over strong opponents and competitive showing against top contender Movsar Evloev, demonstrates his elite status across two weight classes. The analysis suggests Sterling is one victory away from great status and two from legendary status.